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February 12, 2026

THU/2-12 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (57 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Speaker Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Chester Former employees of Crucible and J&L Steel, breakfast, 9 a.m., Connie’s Corner Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; ...

Oak Glen January Scholar of the Month

February 11, 2026

Maddox McKay, 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for January 2026. Maddox is the son of Tony and Rachel McKay. He resides in Chester, West Virginia. Maddox has served as class president on Student Council since his freshman year. Additionally, he is president of the OGHS National ...

CCESC VEX IQ Elementary Robotics League wraps up its 2025–26 season

February 11, 2026

LISBON – The CCESC VEX IQ Elementary Robotics League wrapped up its 2025–26 season with a finals competition Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center. Four teams earned qualification to compete in the Ohio VEX IQ Elementary School Robotics State Championship, ...

Robb Blasdel recognized as Conservation Legislator of the Year by Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs

February 11, 2026

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) has been named Conservation Legislator of the Year by the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs. The award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to protecting natural resources, ...

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February 11, 2026

WED/2-11 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Columbiana High School Class of 1961, lunch, American Legion Post 290, 44403 SR 14. Crestview Board of Education, regular meeting, 5 p.m., high school cafeteria. County Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission, 2 p.m., commission office Area Singles, 6 p.m., Eurogyro in Salem East Palestine East Palestine Library, Storytime, 11 a.m.; Drop-In Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Community Improvement Corporation, noon, municipal building; special meeting to authorize payment of ...

SOUTHERN LOCAL TOP SPELLERS

February 10, 2026

The top three finishers in the Southern Local district spelling bee held Tuesday and advancing to the Columbiana County bee in March are sixth-graders, from left, Lizzie Pierogowicz, third place; Patricia Smith, second place, and winner Knighton Hart. (Submitted photo)